How to Restart Your PS5: A Quick Guide

Learn how to restart your PS5 easily with this quick, step-by-step guide.

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To restart your PS5, press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds until you hear the second beep. This will turn off the PS5 completely. Wait a few seconds and then press the power button again to turn it back on. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Control Center by pressing the PS button on your controller, select Power, and then choose Restart PS5.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my PS5 won't restart? Try to hold the power button for 10 seconds to force a shutdown, then restart after a few seconds.
  2. Can I restart my PS5 using the controller? Yes, you can restart your PS5 by navigating to the Control Center and selecting the power options.
  3. Is there a way to reset my PS5 to factory settings? Yes, you can reset your PS5 to factory settings from the system settings menu, but it will erase all data.
  4. What are the benefits of restarting my PS5? Restarting can help improve performance, clear temporary software glitches, and apply updates.

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